This recognition highlights Dr. Minh’s outstanding contributions to promoting and connecting Cambridge’s international educational values across the region. Born in 1990, Dr. Minh is one of the first individuals in Vietnam to receive this prestigious title.

In 2022, Dr. Minh also became the first Vietnamese national to serve on Cambridge’s International Education Advisory Council, representing Southeast Asia.

In this capacity, he offered strategic insights on improving the Cambridge curriculum, including content development, teaching methods, and assessment models.

Although his advisory term ended in 2024, Dr. Minh has continued his collaboration with Cambridge as a consultant and education liaison.

Speaking with VietNamNet, Dr. Minh shared that the honor came as a surprise. “This recognition wasn’t part of any career plan. It’s a great honor that came unexpectedly,” he said.

With over a decade of experience working with the Cambridge international program, Dr. Minh was selected based on stringent criteria, including deep expertise in the Cambridge framework, a solid professional portfolio, and recognized academic credibility.

Dr. Minh emphasized that one of his biggest advantages is his current role as an education director, which gives him opportunities to share practical and relatable experiences with school leaders.

As a Cambridge Ambassador, he will continue to serve as a bridge between Cambridge’s international education programs and schools in Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia region.

“I want to tell young people and educators: in both work and life, just give your best and try wholeheartedly. Sometimes, the results can be very surprising. Don’t be too transactional - don’t wait for a reward before you act. Education is a deeply humanistic field. Even in a small group, you can still contribute meaningfully to broader educational development,” he shared.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Minh holds a PhD in Management from Massey University (New Zealand), a postgraduate certificate in Educational Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK), a Master’s in Financial Management from the University of Stirling (UK), and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University.

Thanh Hung